Mental Health Counselor/Therapist – Better Morning( Behavioral Health Services) – Washington, DC

Job description

Only applicants willing to carry a mix case load: kids, adolescent and adult consumers will be considered for this position.

Mental Health Counselor/Therapist

An exciting position has become available for a full time hourly Mental Health Counselor/Therapist to join a friendly team based in Washington, DC 20020. The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary. The successful candidate will provide clinical services in home and office settings.

Role Requirements

• Have emotional intelligence, compassion and empathy
• Nonverbal communication abilities are also critical
• A non-judgmental approach
• Respect for confidentiality and professional boundaries

Role Responsibilities

• Provide individual/family/group counseling sessions and document same.
• Develop treatment plans and report on progress to guardians, and other involved parties (Probation Officers, Guardian Ad Litums, etc.)
• Collaboration between school staffs and other treatment providers on client needs.
• Exercise sound judgment in proposing changes to client treatment plans.
• Take part in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Treatment Plan review of clients at each Team meeting.
• Coordinate closely with other staff to ensure the appropriateness of treatment modalities.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Serve as clinical liaison to referral sources and guardians regarding client progress and needs; to include attendance of
• Develop and implement plans for individual client discharges.
• Maintain record of all services provided.
• Maintain high quality documentation of all case work, completed in a timely manner and consistent with outlined program policies and licensure requirements.
• Notify Supervisor of any significant client medical complaint(s), unusual events, accidents, medical problems, property damage or maintenance concern, etc.
• Update the treatment plan for the assigned individual
• Assist (provide the update) the supervisor in completing LOCUS/CFAS/ GAIN
• Attend the supervision as required.

Salary: Hourly ( Graduate Licensed Clinician – $45 per Hr.; Independent Licensed Clinician: $55 Per Hr)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.00 – $50.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19